Stanford Graduate School of Business · Full-time MBA
| University | Stanford University |
| Business school | Stanford Graduate School of Business |
| Location | Stanford, California, USA |
| Program | Full-time MBA |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| US News National Ranking | Pending Verification |
| US News Business School Ranking | 1 (2026) |
| Tuition (first year) | US$89,187 |
| Living expenses | US$19,950 |
| Housing | US$22,152 |
| Medical insurance | US$8,808 |
| Health fee | US$843 |
| Estimated first-year total | US$140,940 |
| Financial aid | Need-based fellowships and loans |
2026–27 first-year budget for a single student. Global Experience Requirement costs are additional, estimated at US$4,000–6,000. Married-student budgets differ.
2026–27 application cycle. Deadlines are at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
| Early Action | Not Applicable |
| Round 1 | 09-Sep-2026 |
| Round 2 | 06-Jan-2027 |
| Round 3 | 07-Apr-2027 |
| Education | Academic history and transcripts |
| Tests | GMAT or GRE |
| English proficiency | Required where applicable |
| Professional experience | Resume and professional history |
| Recommendations | 2 letters, preferably from supervisors |
| Written responses | 2 personal essays; optional short answer |
| Application fee | US$275; waivers available in certain circumstances |
MBA Class of 2027. GPA average is based on U.S. institutions using a 4.0 scale.
| Class Size | 434 |
| Acceptance Rate | Not Published |
| Average Age | Not Published |
| Average Work Experience | 5.3 Years |
| Average GPA | 3.76 |
| % Intl Students | 38% |
| Average GMAT (Old) | 738 |
| Average GMAT (Focus) | 689 |
| Average GRE | Not Published |
| Quant (Average) | 164 |
| Verbal (Average) | 164 |
| Engineering | 29% |
| Business / Commerce | 24% |
| Economics | 18% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Math / Sciences | 12% |
| Arts / Humanities | 5% |
Prompt summaries; use the official instructions when preparing your application.
| Essay 1 | Reflect on your most important values and why they matter; up to 650 words |
| Essay 2 | Explain your aspirations and how Stanford would help you achieve them; up to 350 words |
| Additional information | Explain essential circumstances not covered elsewhere; this is not an extra essay |
MBA Class of 2025. Three-month outcomes for graduates seeking employment.
| Received job offers | 90% |
| Accepted job offers | 81% |
| Median base salary | US$185,000 |
Stanford accepts the GMAT or GRE and states that it has no preference between the exams.
Two letters are required, preferably from people who have supervised your work.
The first essay allows up to 650 words and the second up to 350 words.